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Certified Livestock Manager

A Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) is required for any of the following:

1. For a major Concentrated Animal Feeding Facility (CAFF) with 10,000 or more cattle; 7,000 or more mature dairy cattle; 10,000 or more veal calves; 25,000 swine over 55 lbs. or 100,000 swine under 55 lbs.; 550,000 or more turkeys, or 820,000 laying hens with other than a liquid manure system. Other requirements for a CLM are in Section 903.07 of the Oho Revised Code (ORC) and Rule 901:10-1-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)

2. For a person who is a livestock manure broker that buys, sells or land applies more than 4,500 tons per year or 25 million gallons of liquid manure, or its equivalent.

3. For a person who land applies and transports more than 4,500 dry tons per year, or 25 million gallons of liquid manure, or its equivalent.

To receive Certified Livestock Manager licensing through ODA, a farmer or custom applicator must attend three “core” training sessions and three “elective” sessions, complete the Certified Livestock Manager application, and submit a $30 application fee payable to: Ohio Department of Agriculture.  This certification must be renewed every five years.

In addition, ODA offers Certified Livestock Manager training sessions at a cost of $50.00 per session.   For more information on these training sessions, contact the LEPP at (614) 387-0908.

Next CLM Training Session:

July 9-10, 2008
Molly Caren Agricultural Center
135 State Route 38 NE
London, Ohio

Information Sheet: July 9, 2008 Session
Registration Questions: (614) 387-0908

Forms: